Junín Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Junín, Peru in May.

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Huancayo La Merced San Ramón Satipo

Planning a getaway to Junín, Peru this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Junín in May

Junín, Peru is a region in Peru. Junín, Peru offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Tarma at 13°C (55°F) to warm in Satipo at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 15°C (59°F) in Satipo and 3°C (37°F) in Tarma.

To explore the conditions in Junín, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Huancayo with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in La Merced with 152 mm (6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Junín in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Junín

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Junín, Peru?

Temperature range in Junín (May)

Precipitation variation in Junín (May)

Huancayo

In May Huancayo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
8 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Huancayo →

La Merced

In May La Merced generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
152 mm (6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in La Merced →

San Ramón

In May San Ramón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in San Ramón →

Satipo

In May Satipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Satipo →

Tarma

In May Tarma generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tarma →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Junín in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huancayo 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
La Merced 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 152 mm (6 in)
San Ramón 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Satipo 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Tarma 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Junín weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Junín, Peru in May?

Junín, Peru typically experiences unpleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Huancayo average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Junín, Peru in May?

Average temperatures in Junín, Peru during May range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Huancayo.

Does Junín, Peru get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Junín, Peru during May, with Huancayo averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Junín, Peru?

In our opinion, May is one of the best times to visit Junín, Peru, but the weather is often unpleasant in Huancayo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, October and November offering mostly unpleasant weather in Huancayo.

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